The Sons of Anarchy (SOA) is an outlaw motorcycle club with many charters in the United States as well as overseas. The show focused on the original and founding (mother) charter, Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original, often referred to by the acronym SAMCRO, Sam Crow, or simply Redwood charter. the charter operates both illegal and legal businesses in the small town of Charming. They combine gun-running and a garage, plus involvement in porn film. Clay, the president, likes it old school and violent; while Jax, his stepson and the club's VP, has thoughts about changing the way things are. Their conflict has effects on both the club and their personal relationship. especially When Jackson "Jax" Teller discovers that his father had a different view in mind for SAMCRO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original) he goes on a personal quest to cleanse the name and make the club a better place, but at what cost?
The best episode of "Sons of Anarchy" season 5 is "Sovereign", rated 8.9/10 from 3853 user votes. It was directed by Paris Barclay and written by Kurt Sutter. "Sovereign" aired on 9/11/2012 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Authority Vested".
Jax presides over SAMCRO as a series of events begin to unravel Charming.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Set up by Damon Pope and being sought by police, Jax rallies the MC's resources to plan their next moves. Knowing Pope's endgame, Jax seeks Romeo's protection before he, Chibs and Tig end up behind bars as sheep-to-the-slaughter. As Opie struggles to decide his future with the Sons, an unexpected visit from a brother forces the issue.
Director: Peter Weller
Writer: Regina Corrado
A desperate situation tests familial and club bonds.
Director: Adam Arkin
Writer: Kurt Sutter, Liz Sagal, Kem Nunn
Complications arise as the Sons band together to face a new adversary.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: Chris Collins
Jax attempts to pull Samcro into a new business venture.
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer: Kurt Sutter, Regina Corrado
Jax brings a new proposal to the club with serious consequences.
Director: Adam Arkin
Writer: Roberto Patino
Jax takes matters into his own hands as things go sideways.
Director: Peter Weller
Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins
Alliances are tested, while bonds are broken.
Director: Karen Gaviola
Writer: Mike Daniels
Jax gets closer to the truth but there are still obstacles in his way.
Director: Billy Gierhart
Writer: Kurt Sutter, Liz Sagal
Anticipating backlash, Jax goes into high gear with his own agenda.
Director: Guy Ferland
Writer: Kem Nunn
Jax scrambles to put his affairs in order, while Nero handles business with his old crew.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: Kurt Sutter, Mike Daniels, John Barcheski
Jax makes arrangements to take the club in a different direction.
Director: Peter Weller
Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins
Season finale:
Director: Kurt Sutter
Writer: Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins